Paul Edward Wilkinson

Obituary Dr. Paul Edward Wilkinson 7/8/1972 ~ 6/16/2013 Born in Dayton, Ohio and was raised in Washington State. He attended St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School and graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School. He received an Associate's Degree from Tacoma Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. He received his MS and PhD degrees from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. He worked as an instructor in the French and English Departments of the University of North Carolina for 8 years and presently was a French teacher at Highland High School in Warrenton, Virginia. He is survived by his parents, Raymond F. and Frances T. Wilkinson; his sisters, Michelle (Jack) Nelson, Therese Wilkinson and Rebecca (Jay) Nickell; two nieces, three nephews and many other family members and dear friends. Memorial Mass will be held Friday, June 28, 2013. 9:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 7112 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Paul's name. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003. A Life Celebration® Home.